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Portable Air Conditioner

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Helene Schmidt
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Indiegogo.com has 14 lb portable AC unit that looks like it would work well on a boat.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/zero-breeze-the-world-s-coolest-portable-ac-unit#/

I think the full images are in the media area and only thumbnails are in this post. I guess we'll see after I hit [Enter].
 
helene,
did you purchase one of these units? i am a new owner of an 1983 384, also home port rock hall ( haven harbor).
the air conditioner is a must for next summer and am looking for the collective wisdom on the portable units.
thanks,
steve tompkins
 
Yes I would be curious too....
Now that I look again...it appears they haven't actually built one yet!!!
It's a funding site...lots of graphics but no actual functioning product...I'd be cautious...a lot of scams...especially when their grammar isn't up to snuff. If someone has one great...let's hear about it...I guess they have one prototype...don't know if it actually works...
 
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still looking for a portable a/c unit. any recommendations? i have seen some that double as a dehumidifier and drain into the bilge. so a/c is going to be a must.
 
Try the Whynter 13000 btu. Amazon has it for about $300. It fits well in the quarter berth. I had one for years.
 
No I don't have a link but they are available online. The one on Amazon is used.
I had one on my boat for about 5 years. In the humid 95 degree summers in south Louisiana, it was a struggle during the mid day but it worked well at night. It worked well enough to keep the temp in the high 70s during the day which was a huge improvement.
I covered the hose with insulation which helped a bit. I placed it in the quarter berth right behind the most forward cushion. I ran the drain hose to the bilge and ran the exhaust vent to the q-berth window (I had to make a transition piece for the window).
 
the area of the Chesapeake can be brutally hot. as kids, we used to sleep on the cabin top or out on the foredeck to catch a breeze. not uncommon to take a dip at midnite to cool off. so a/c is mandatory at the dock where a/c is available. no pun intended.
 
stephen v tompkins said:
the area of the Chesapeake can be brutally hot. as kids, we used to sleep on the cabin top or out on the foredeck to catch a breeze. not uncommon to take a dip at midnite to cool off. so a/c is mandatory at the dock where a/c is available. no pun intended.
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We moved to a mooring after 8 years at dock. Love everything about it...except no power when you need it. Maybe just get a Honda 2000 generator...not sure that's enough for even a smal a/c
 
John
The Honda 2000 should provide enough amps for a 13,000 btu unit. But not for much more. The problem with the mini generators is the noise. With the exhaust turned away it's not bad on your boat but your neighbors won't sleep.

Jim
 
jimcleary said:
John
The Honda 2000 should provide enough amps for a 13,000 btu unit. But not for much more. The problem with the mini generators is the noise. With the exhaust turned away it's not bad on your boat but your neighbors won't sleep.

Jim
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Hey...thanks Jim (and thanks for the Rudder bushing too) we probably would be anchored out somewhere away from everyone.
As you know we get to experience those 95 degree days here too in late July and August. My wife had to go to the hospital this summer from heat exhaustion...three days in the hospital...no fun
 
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